Job Purpose: As a key member of the UK & Ireland Construction Team, reporting to the Head of Construction, The Regional Construction Manager will deliver professional expertise on various elements of Real Estate, including technical due diligence for acquisitions, dilapidations process for disposals, managing fit outs of up to £40m, acting as Tenant's Agent for the business on new build's. The Regional Construction Manager will be expected to successfully lead construction projects from inception through to completion liaising with our direct colleagues within the Commercial Real Estate team as well as our business colleagues within the wider DHL.
Responsibilities
* Management of construction projects from inception to completion incorporating effective negotiation and communication skills.
* Responsible for all on-site works relating to the construction project. Including management of Principle Contractor and liaison with other workstreams.
* Active participation in pre-construction phase to ensure all requirements of internal stakeholders are appropriately incorporated.
* Contract Management of projects to include stringent change control measures that align with DHL's compliance principles.
* Act as Tenant's Agent on new developments ensuring DHL's requirements are delivered to internal standards.
* Adhering to the Dilapidations Protocol and RICS guidelines, negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations on behalf of DHL.
* Be able to interpret end user requirements and prepare specifications to suit the work taking into account DHL's Global Building Standards.
* Provide cost estimates for elements of work to enable the business to strategize effectively.
* Demonstrate understanding of current Building Regulations and relevant legislation in order to advise business colleagues how to maintain best practices.
* Demonstrate understanding of CDM roles and responsibilities and ensure contractors, colleagues and visitors act accordingly.
* Undertake Building Surveying duties as required by the business including technical due diligence, schedules of condition, BRCA’s, dilapidation assessments, etc.
* Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, independently and collaboratively within a team as projects dictate.
Qualifications
* Building Surveying degree/background or similar.
* Minimum of 3 years PQE (MRICS).
* Experience in the Project Management of commercial and industrial buildings.
* Strong experience in all Building Surveying roles and tasks including Dilapidations.
* Experience in construction processes and techniques, project planning and budget control.
* Proficient in MS Excel and MS Project and knowledge of AutoCAD.
* Strong negotiation, communication and management skills.
* Flexible approach to travel and working hours, with a willingness to travel within the UK, Ireland, and occasionally into Europe.
* Ability to work within a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
* Have strong project management experience.
* Have strong Building Surveying experience.
* Understanding of commercial contracts, including JCT & NEC.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
* Ability to work with technical and non-technical business colleagues to overcome obstacles and deliver results by communicating at all levels.
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